Re: Switches Anyone?

["Bob La Londe" <none@xxxxxxxxxx>]

"Bob La Londe" <none@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "JoeRaisin" <joeraisin2001@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> We want to set up some switches that provide inputs to an NVR that will
>> trigger presets on a PTZ camera.
>>
>> We have 16 inputs available but will likely only need 5 or so.
>>
>> Do any of you know of a ready made console with momentary switches so we
>> won't have to spend a bunch of time crafting something?  We would rather
>> avoid project boxes from rat shack and I don't have the skills to work
>> sheet metal.
>>
>> Ideally, the switches would be spaced out enough to label each one with
>> the view of that preset.
>>
>> I tried to google for switch console but it was mostly network
>> equipment...
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>
>
> What am I missing?  If it has inputs can't you just use the dry contacts
> from your triggers to trigger your PTZ?  I know Spectra Domes are
> internally programmable to take specific inputs and go to specific
> presets.  Are you moving the PTZ from the NVR?  If so I still don't see
> why you cant trigger the inputs on the NVR from the dry contacts on your
> signal source.  Is it a voltage trigger +5 : >+1 like using one of the
> pins on an LPT port?  Then just route a regulated 5VDC power source
> through your dry contacts.  (don't forget to tie your grounds together)
> All your stuff NC?  Then get a small bank of relays.
>
> Or... are you trying to build an external mechanical preset selector?  In
> that case buy a project box and fit it with a bunch of arcade buttons.
> Arcade buttons are fairly cheap, and the micro switches on them will take
> a beating, and they are form C.  Check fleabay for those if you don't find
> another source.
>
> Like I said, "What am I missing?"  Its all pretty basic electrical
> circuits.

I guess reading comprehension is an issue for me today.  The last is what
you want to do.  If worse comes to worse I can build you one.  If got a
bunch of X-Arcade buttons laying around the shop left over from my last CNC
console build.